Google Chrome up to 142.0.7444.175 on macOS Google Updater Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome on macOS. This affects an unknown function of the component Google Updater. The manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-13631. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome on macOS. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Google Updater. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Inappropriate implementation in Google Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 143.0.7499.41 allowed a remote attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted file. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is available at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-13631 since 11/25/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/04/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 277075 (Google Chrome < 143.0.7499.40 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 143.0.7499.41 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (277075), EUVD (EUVD-2025-200308) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2718). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • IGEL OS
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Google Chrome

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 277075
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 143.0.7499.40 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Chrome 143.0.7499.41

Timelineinfo

11/25/2025 CVE reserved
12/02/2025 +7 days Advisory disclosed
12/02/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/04/2026 +33 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 448113
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-13631 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-13631
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-334122
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2718 - Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/02/2025 21:46
Updated: 01/04/2026 21:19
Changes: 12/02/2025 21:46 (57), 12/03/2025 07:03 (2), 12/03/2025 07:24 (1), 12/03/2025 21:11 (7), 01/04/2026 21:19 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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